YAY for our Holiday Home Tour...Part 2! (If you missed Part 1, you can find it right here.) This selection of photos features the part of our home that's most lived in. Our den, kitchen, and sunroom all open up to each other, so decorating all of this most-commonly-used space was a must! These rooms are the coziest and the heart of our home. And in non picturesque real life, there are usually pillows and blocks (and this nativity set as of late) scattered across the floor. That's just the way I like it these days..the sweet reminder that a very mobile, very active, all-over-the-place little one lives here. What a rediscovered joy it is to experience Christmas with a baby in the house.
I knew I wanted a tree in our living room at the front of the house because I love being able to drive by at night and see a Christmas tree inside. However, not seeing a tree in our den by the fireplace just wasn't settling with me, so I snagged this second tree at Target. It's small and skinny. It's perfect for this little nook of a corner on the hearth.
Our mantel is simple but has lots of varying textures: the brick, the slate, the faux fur stockings, the bottle brush trees, the tree trimmings... I'm always a fan of adding textures! I brought home extra [always free!] tree trimmings from the tree lot, and the stockings are a find from Marhsalls that I got embroidered locally. Also - I can't help but mention that I look at this white brick wall with such satisfaction. It was pale yellow when we moved in. And if you've ever painted brick, it makes you feel like you're going crazy...but boy was it worth it to have this white!
I love the $6 live pine garland from Trader Joe's in the opening between our kitchen and den. When we moved in, the only immediate "upgrade" we did was knocking out the wall between these two rooms. I am so glad we did!
Each year I pick up another Dollar Tree frame and add our annual Christmas card. I love having these displayed in the center of our home!
Christmas cards past...
I also put away regular photos and display various holiday photos instead. Tis the season!
The view from our hallway. This space is the coziest! I love getting a glimpse of the pine hanging between the two rooms.
Box Sign (similar) | Recycled Glass Pillar Candle Holders
Our wet bar that's not really a wet bar. But a bar of sorts!
Our wet bar that's not really a wet bar. But a bar of sorts!
Mable Pastry Board ($23!) | Breville Kettle (My English family taught me that all too many Americans are getting by without an electric kettle! :))
In our kitchen, I hang Christmas cards with glittery ribbon and mini clothespins on our kitchen cabinets. I love having them hung so I can enjoy them!
In our kitchen, I hang Christmas cards with glittery ribbon and mini clothespins on our kitchen cabinets. I love having them hung so I can enjoy them!
I dare say that the playroom is the brightest, most fun, merriest room in the house.
Banner [DIY] | Multicolor Twinkle Lights
I couldn't resist the icicle TWINKLE lights. Nancy loves them (and so do I).
I couldn't resist the icicle TWINKLE lights. Nancy loves them (and so do I).
Christmas Memories Book
My sweet mommy gave me this book last year. She has the exact same one! I'm looking forward to recording memories for my kids to read one day. My mom did such a good job filling out this book year to year. I love reading her notes and stories! It has so inspired me to do the same. (This is a great gift for newlyweds and/or new mamas!!!)
My sweet mommy gave me this book last year. She has the exact same one! I'm looking forward to recording memories for my kids to read one day. My mom did such a good job filling out this book year to year. I love reading her notes and stories! It has so inspired me to do the same. (This is a great gift for newlyweds and/or new mamas!!!)
